Marshall, Denver's second-leading tackler with 28 tackles and 10 assists, said he will wait until the weekend to test his hamstring and he, like several players, might not find out his game status until Sunday.

Paradis, one of three Broncos to play every offensive snap this season, and Talib likely will be ready by kick-off to face the Chargers. Williams, Janovich and Thomas, too, likely will play.

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"We're trying to get some guys to Sunday," Kubiak said. "We could be gametime (decisions) with a few guys this week."

Sweep-able

The Broncos have been swept in a season by a divisional oppo

nent five times since 2001, the fifth-lowest mark in the NFL. But they've been swept most often by the Chargers — three times, in 2006, '07 and '10.

Chargers return

San Diego tight end Hunter Henry, who torched the Broncos for six receptions, 83 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-13 victory on Oct. 13, returned to practice Wednesday after suffering a concussion Sunday. He was limited in action, but told reporters he expects to play.

Rivers sees important game

The Chargers (3-4) face a swing game against the Broncos. A victory would move them to .500, while a loss would drop them three games behind Denver at the halfway point.

"We don't need to exhale now that we've won two in a row," Rivers told reporters in San Diego on Thursday. the Chargers travel to Denver looking for a second victory over their AFC West rival within three weeks.

"I don't think either of us are a ton different in a one-week span," Rivers said. "It will be about what team out-executes the other team, protects the football and manages field position."

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